Mayen's Ristorante Caravella Crowned Rhineland-Palatinate's Top Pizzeria for 2026
Mayen's Ristorante Caravella Crowned Rhineland-Palatinate's Top Pizzeria for 2026
Mayen's Ristorante Caravella Crowned Rhineland-Palatinate's Top Pizzeria for 2026
Ristorante Caravella in Mayen has been named Rhineland-Palatinate’s best pizzeria for 2026. The award came from a reader poll by Falstaff magazine. The restaurant’s team described the recognition as overwhelming and deeply appreciated. Franco Amico and his wife Margarida de Jesus Brito opened Ristorante Caravella in 1990. Their son, Ricardo Amico, took over the family-run business in 2014. The pizzeria’s menu combines Mediterranean flavours with Italian-Portuguese influences.
Falstaff magazine’s poll highlighted the variety of Germany’s pizza scene. Winners were selected across nine federal states. Da Antonio in Trier secured second place, while Restaurant Zum Wasserfall in Saarburg came third. Pizzeria Capri in Ingelheim and Calimero in Bingen am Rhein completed the top five. The award confirms Ristorante Caravella’s reputation as a leading pizzeria in the region. The poll also showcased the broad range of styles and traditions in German pizza culture. Readers’ votes determined the final rankings.
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